Blue Ridge Wealth

06/01/2026

College has become a luxury for many Americans, with the average cost surpassing $31,000 per year in Tennessee.

529 plans are powerful savings tools that can help families afford the rising cost of higher education.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WBIR Channel 10 to explain how they could not only set your child up for success in college, but also give them a jump start on saving for their future retirement.

05/29/2026

Over the next few decades, it’s estimated that nearly $100 trillion will change hands from one generation to the next.

Unfortunately, two-thirds of Americans have no written will or estate plan, which could make passing down that wealth a legal and financial nightmare.

Wealth planner John Vandergriff says having a good estate plan starts with having a good plan while you’re living.

John joined WRAL TV to share tips to help you and your family navigate the estate planning process with confidence.

05/13/2026

We love helping our communities, and giving back is one of our favorite ways to spend time together! Our team recently volunteered with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to clean up a section of the Third Creek Greenway. It was a great day spent making a positive impact in our community.

04/24/2026

In the world of wealth management, the extremes tend to get the most attention. Unfortunately, that means those in the middle are often underserved when it comes to retirement planning.

In his latest Kiplinger article, wealth planner John Vandergriff addresses this holistic planning gap and how you can find the financial advice that’s right for you.

Too rich for basic financial advice but not rich enough for private client services? What's the best way to plug the "middle wealthy" retirement planning gap?

12/11/2025

Understanding how to give and receive assets in a wealth transfer can be the difference between having a lasting legacy or none at all.

John Vandergriff shared three steps to help you and your heirs handle a wealth transfer in a tax efficient way and ensure inherited money doesn't just disappear.

Check out John’s full Kiplinger article below!

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/steps-to-see-you-and-your-heirs-through-a-wealth-transfer

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Both givers and receivers need to be seriously strategic about communicating, understanding tax efficiency and leveraging smart money moves to help ensure inherited money doesn't just disappear.

11/03/2025

What goes better together than football and finances?!

Former Tennessee football player and wealth planner John Vandergriff joined Big Orange Morning on WBIR Channel 10 to breakdown the Tennessee Football primetime matchup vs. Oklahoma, and share tips to save on your next tailgate.

07/08/2025

More Americans are tapping into their 401(k)s for emergencies. 🚨

Wealth planner John Vandergriff spoke to WBIR Channel 10 about why it’s not a good idea to treat your retirement savings like a rainy day fund, and shared other less-damaging financial options to consider.

06/30/2025

What do Tennesseans need to save in order to retire comfortably? 🤔

Wealth planner John Vandergriff says it depends…

John spoke to WBIR Channel 10 about what you need to consider if you’re close to retirement, and shared opportunities to improve your situation if you’re already retired.

https://www.wbir.com/video/news/local/experts-share-how-you-can-plan-for-retirement/51-b9a94433-8330-4edf-a0a9-b75ced0fb1bd

04/08/2025

When the stock market experiences wild swings, the natural reaction is to want to sell. But Zach Hill says that’s the opposite of what you want to do. Zach spoke to WBIR Channel 10 about how President Trump’s tariffs are affecting Wall Street and offered advice for weary investors.

A Blue Ridge Wealth Planners Portfolio Manager said to hold tight and not make any rash money decisions.

03/07/2025

About a quarter of American households are living paycheck to paycheck, and even those who don’t consider themselves in that situation are struggling to save for retirement. Wealth planner John Vandergriff spoke to GOBankingRates about ways to maximize your paycheck and boost your savings.

Want to save more but don't know how?